Images of the Fifteen Tokugawas, 1898

by Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)

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Images of the Fifteen Tokugawas, 1898 by Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)

Original Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) Japanese Woodblock Print
Images of the Fifteen Tokugawas, 1898

Comments - Terrific illustration of the samurai Honda Heihachiro coming to Lord Ieyasu's assistance during a battle at Magome. The founder and first shogun of the Tokugawa Shogunate, Ieyasu receives the messenger at a rustic home. Honda kneels before him in full armor, wearing a horned battle helmet, an elderly man gesturing at his side. The shogun stands proudly before them, gesturing imperiously with his fan, one hand gripping his sword. His battle helmet sits on a wooden tub nearby, and a metal pot hang over a smoking fire behind him. The walls of the shabby hut are cracked and crumbling, and a straw mat and straw raincoat hang in the open window. A persimmon tree frames the scene at right, its orange fruit adding a colorful note. Along the shore at left, a samurai waves his fan. Beautifully drawn with fantastic detail in the setting and the carefully detailed armor and weapons. A great Yoshitoshi subject, from a posthumous printing of an earlier design.

Artist - Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)

Image Size - 14" x 28 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels. A couple very small losses at edges, repaired. Slight soiling, a few creases. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Images of the Fifteen Tokugawas, 1898 by Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)
Images of the Fifteen Tokugawas, 1898 by Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)

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